The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

Today we’re answering a listener question from instagram. The question is about being tempted to restrict or revert to elimination of foods during an autoimmune flare, and how to cope without diet culture. We discuss the influence of wellness culture on the autoimmune community, the pitfalls of food as a way to “fix” ourselves when our bodies are struggling, and how to think about this complex experience from a lens of compassion and true self-care.  Links of Interest: Review of Studies on Hashimoto's & Gluten Current Evidence on the Efficacy of Gluten-Free Diets in Multiple Sclerosis, Psoriasis, Type 1 Diabetes and Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases Doubtful Justification of the Gluten-Free Diet in the Course of Hashimoto’s Disease We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast Diane is  @dianesanfilippo and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we get into a topic Diane knows a lot about - the Paleo diet! We’re breaking down why and how it may “work” for folks, and dishing up (spoiler alert!) the reasons why it truly isn’t necessary to follow a Paleo diet to experience those benefits. We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast Diane is  @dianesanfilippo and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we’re interviewing special guest Nicole Cruz all about how to raise children to be intuitive eaters. Did you know that we’re actually all born as intuitive eaters? But over time, through the conditioning of our institutions, communities, families, and social media (just to name a few), our ability to trust ourselves is questioned, and we instead sink deeper into diet culture. But there is hope for ALL of us, no matter our age, and we encourage you to listen to this episode regardless of whether you have children or not, because there is plenty of wisdom shared that can be applied to all of us. The FAQs covered include: Navigating your child’s seemingly insatiable desire for sugar, how to approach veggies, what to do if one parent is still dieting, and how to talk about nutrients without moralizing food. This is a good one – let us know what you thought of it by leaving a rating and review! Learn more about Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicolecruzrd/  https://nicolecruzrd.com/  Resources mentioned: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/  We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast Diane is  @dianesanfilippo and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever felt like a particular way of eating “worked” for you, either from a health perspective or from a weight perspective? Or, perhaps you’re still having a hard time decoupling an autoimmune condition from a specific diet. In this episode, we unpack the “why” behind diets “working”, and provide both science and experience to explain how you might approach eating in a new way, without the guilt and restriction. Studies mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17469900/ - long-term weight-loss is not sustainable https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/70/6/965/4729081?login=false - long-term major weight regain https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4132299/ - health risks of dieting and weight-cycling https://www.nature.com/articles/0802728 - health risks of dieting at weight-cycling This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we dive into part two of “things we used to believe”. Topics discussed include the relationship of diet and exercise to health, whether everyone can eat in moderation and the concept of being a “hungrier person” than others. We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast Diane is  @dianesanfilippo and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Living in diet culture since birth means we’ve all been conditioned to believe a lot of things about food and health. In this episode, we dive into part one of “things we used to believe”. Topics discussed include avoiding gluten, elimination diets for autoimmune conditions, and symptoms with the reintroduction of formerly restricted foods. Stay tuned next week for a few more things we used to believe! -- Studies mentioned: This was the study Abbie referenced with blood sugar and perceived sugar intake versus actual sugar intake: Glucose metabolism responds to perceived sugar intake more than actual sugar intake This is the milkshake study Abbie mentioned that demonstrates the impact of perceived nutrient consumption on hunger hormones: Mind over milkshakes: mindsets, not just nutrients, determine ghrelin response -- We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast  Diane is  @dianesanfilippo  and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

This week, we're continuing our conversation from last week and address three ways we stay stuck in diet culture. We cover fear of weight gain, finding the right coping tools, and learning to trust your body. We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast  Diane is  @dianesanfilippo  and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we’re answering a frequently asked question: Can I lose weight with intuitive eating? Abbie walks us through a way to think about and reflect on the desire to lose weight (her answer might surprise you!) and how to unpack what is beneath the surface of this question. We discuss how it can be approached within the intuitive eating and anti-diet paradigms, and provide practical tips on moving through it. Further reading / studies: Size acceptance and intuitive eating improve health for female chronic dieters Weight acceptance versus body dissatisfaction: Effects on stigma, perceived self-esteem, and perceived psychopathology We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast  Diane is  @dianesanfilippo  and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

The term “diet” has been out of style for many years. Today’s diets masquerade as “healthy lifestyles”, “eating psychology” (hi, Noom), “wellness protocols”, “resets,” “cleanses”, and “detoxes”. Some companies even add intuitive eating language into their marketing to add to the confusion. In fact, a person doesn’t have to be following any of these in particular to be engaging in behaviors and thought patterns that are ultimately part of the diet mentality. Beliefs about food are so deeply ingrained in our culture. In this episode, we unpack what dieting means these days and how it might show up for you. We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast  Diane is  @dianesanfilippo  and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Body acceptance coach Kelsie Jepsen joins us for this incredible episode exploring body image healing beyond the thin ideal. We talk about her journey to becoming a fat activist, and why she feels so passionately about the work she does now. Kelsie walks through practical steps to approaching body image disruptions, how important it is to fully participate in your life in the body you have, and much more. We hope you love this one as much as we loved recording it! Resources mentioned: “More Than A Body” by Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite Kelsie’s website: https://embodyloveworkshop.com/ Kelsie’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamkelsiejepsen/ We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon.  Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast  Diane is  @dianesanfilippo  and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe